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Diamondhead

Mississippi · 9,529 residents · 10.109 sq mi
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Diamondhead has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,041. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. Median home value is $179,200. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,529
+61%since 2000
from 5,912 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
943 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 585 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
+5%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Diamondhead
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,041
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,361 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,003
+46%since 2000
from $26,631 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$888
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $927 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
12.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+8%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(5,506)
Black1.8%(104)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(174)
Asian0.9%(51)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.5%(800)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(8,123)
Black3.5%(335)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(437)
Asian1.4%(130)
Other4.2%(399)
Diversity Score31.5%(2,997)
Diversity Score
31
+132%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.9 min
+61%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Diamondhead, Mississippi?

Diamondhead, Mississippi has about 9,529 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Diamondhead, Mississippi?

The typical household in Diamondhead, Mississippi earns about $64,041 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Diamondhead, Mississippi expensive?

In Diamondhead, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $179,200, and the typical rent is about $888 a month.

How educated are people in Diamondhead, Mississippi?

About 40.0% of adults age 25 and over in Diamondhead, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Diamondhead, Mississippi?

About 4.7% of people in Diamondhead, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Diamondhead, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Diamondhead, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,768 residents, a change of about 245 percent over that period.

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